A Home Inspectors Guide To Outdoor Faucets

A hose bib (outdoor faucet) is a threaded faucet also referred to as a wall hydrant. An example of a hose bib would be the general outdoor faucet of a residence. When it comes to colder climates the exterior hose bib will be installed on an interior wall to avoid freezing.

Presently there are 2 typical types of hose bibs which are used for outdoor use. 1 is a normal hose bib. With this hose bib the water line extends completely through the exterior wall and the hose bib threads onto the pipe itself. The other is a frost proof hose bib. This hose bib has a long stem and it extends effectively into the heated location. These come in traditional sizes of 8", 10", 12", 14" and 18". All sizes may not always be available at all of the shops where you go shopping.

The frost proof will additionally have an anti-siphon device. An anti-siphon device will not allow water to siphon or to be drawn back into the potable water. The Traditional hose bibs are able to be adapted by means of adding an anti-siphon device. You can get 1 of these types of devices at your local hardware shop or at a super store like Home Depot, Lowes, or Menards. They simply screw on. After you screw this particular device on there is a nut which you are able to tighten down until it twists off. It should not be able to be removed.

In chillier climates that reach below freezing temps there are a few other factors to consider to prevent your water lines from freezing. Make sure that you remove hoses from the hose bibs when fall arrives. Hose bibs can hold water and may cause the pipes to burst in some conditions. On traditional hose bibs (and possibly on frost free) there should be a stop valve on the inside of the house so as to shut the water off. When the water is off make certain that the lines are drained to avoid freezing.

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